Going Zero Waste – Blog Overview
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Founder: Kathryn Kellogg
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Founded: 2015
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Niche: Sustainability, Low-Waste Living, Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
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Website: goingzerowaste.com
🧭 What It’s About
Going Zero Waste helps readers reduce waste, simplify their lifestyles, and make eco-friendly choices without feeling overwhelmed. Kathryn’s mission is to show that sustainability is practical, affordable, and accessible for everyone.
She shares simple, beginner-friendly tips for:
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Reducing plastic use
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Eco-conscious shopping
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Zero-waste swaps (e.g. bamboo toothbrushes, reusable wraps)
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DIY cleaning and beauty products
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Sustainable fashion, travel, and home care
🌟 Why It’s Unique
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Real-Life Experience: Kathryn began her zero-waste journey for health reasons and turned it into a full lifestyle, documenting her learnings honestly.
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Gentle, Non-Judgmental Tone: Focused on progress, not perfection.
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Approachable Advice: Offers practical, budget-friendly steps even for beginners and families.
📚 Popular Blog Topics
Category | Examples |
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♻️ Zero Waste Swaps | Kitchen, bathroom, on-the-go items |
🛒 Sustainable Shopping | How to shop bulk, thrift, and ethically |
🧼 DIY Recipes | Natural cleaning products, skincare, deodorant |
💡 Eco Education | What “zero waste” really means, recycling myths |
✈️ Travel & Events | Waste-free road trips, sustainable weddings |
👩🏫 Courses & Resources
Kathryn also offers:
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Beginner’s Guides
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Printables & Challenges
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Ebooks like 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste
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Media features on NPR, National Geographic, CNN, and The Guardian
🧠 Audience
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Eco-conscious individuals & families
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People new to sustainability
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Minimalists and conscious consumers
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Teachers, parents, Gen Z climate advocates
📝 Sample Popular Posts
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“What Is Zero Waste?”
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“How to Start Living a Low Waste Lifestyle”
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“DIY Zero Waste Cleaning Kit”
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“How to Reduce Food Waste at Home”
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“Easy Sustainable Swaps for Beginners”